Some of the most meaningful shifts in our lives don’t come from avoiding difficulty but from discovering a new relationship to it. What feels like an obstacle becomes part of the path. Difficult experiences reveal unexpected wisdom, and confusion begins to give way to...
“Waiting is not mere empty hoping. It has the inner certainty of reaching the goal.” ~I Ching Waiting has a bad rap in modern Western society. It’s not surprising that I had to look to an ancient Chinese text (the I Ching) in order to find a suitable quote to begin...
Our favorite strength exercises are well-chosen yoga poses. These five shapes put your entire body to work. The post 5 Yoga Poses for Full-Body Strength appeared first on Yoga Journal.
It’s not just you. The post Why Summer Heat Makes You So Irritable (And How to Fix It) appeared first on Yoga Journal.
‘Buddha often compared the process of awakening to uncovering a hidden treasure or cleansing a soiled garment. The treasure is already there; the garment is already pure. We need only remove the layers that conceal them.’ Everyday Buddhism
Sparks are about to fly. The post What the Full Moon in Aquarius Means for You appeared first on Yoga Journal.
We all want to lead happy, loving, and meaningful lives in a peaceful and caring world. Yet too often we don’t get the kind of life and world we long for. We suffer in different ways, in mind and in body, and can’t find the happiness we deserve. The world is far from...
“When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time.” ~Maya Angelou The weekend started like any other family visit. Our family was in town, and it began with real excitement. Kids running everywhere, chocolate chip muffins in the oven, homemade ice...
The energy boost you (desperately) need. The post 10-Minute Morning Yoga to Help You Wake Up appeared first on Yoga Journal.
‘Wanting to get rid of sadness is an expression of the universal aspiration to happiness.’ Corrado Pensa